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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
12
The Kemmerer Camera announces orders for calendars with samples on display. Prices range from 1.50 to 6.18 per hundred with many designs available. Businessmen are urged to place orders before the deadline and view imported wall racks calendars.
The Evanston Press lauds county commissioners Painter, Tylock and Black for seeking true property values and fair tax levies in Uint a county. It notes that despite criticism the board aims for accuracy, predicts future complaints will fade, and highlights Wyoming’s Uinta county as a strong example with notable grain and garden produce within its borders.
Diamondville defeated Green River 8 to 3 in a Sunday game at Diamondville, a lively contest with strong pitching. Next Saturday Diamondville travels to Chatwan for a game, with a return match scheduled for Monday afternoon.
An unclear report notes several horses went missing after a theater diversion incident. Lew Henderson reports two horses vanished then reappeared days later, with one found far away tied and head down, raising questions about capture and safety.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a G A R convention and a shoat head reference with unclear extra words. No coherent event or names.
State schedules report injustice in live stock pricing. Omaha cattle priced at 6 percent of 8.50 per head. seen as cheaper than beef in Uinta county. The instance indicates at least 50 head discriminated against, with broader claims of injustice.
A damaged fragment describes K. Lee visiting an area called the fossil isle. It mentions uniforms, weather work, and men removing a specimen described as a perfect alligator gar about three feet long. The text is garbled and incomplete.
Residents of Frontier invite the public to Pioneer Day activities at Bryan's Grove near No. 1 mine. A morning program starts at 9 o clock with games and races for children. an evening program follows at 5:30 p.m. and a ride option may be available.
Andrew I. Plerrit, longtime Tanohing live stock interests figure in the upper Green River valley, has sold his ranch near Ae and Capes to leave corn permanently. He plans to move with his herd to Michigan or potentially British Columbia, eyeing new locales as he exits the era of ranching.
The plan involves tearing off the wing of the old building and relocating part of the structure. It may require moving a rear building onto the Larry Quealy Inn between the Ivan Jones law office and the Curtis jewelry store, with exact site still undetermined.
A minor collision in Kemmerer railroad yards on Monday damaged switch engine 1064 as it prepared to move, while engine 1086 overturned later causing the death of engineer Pete Lang. The switchman continued working after the incident.
The piece notes J J Carollo visiting Coke and meeting community members. Mary Sneddon officiated a wedding for Mr and Mrs A J Wideman on Wednesday July 14 as part of a summer university gathering. The event highlights a popular resort and a forthcoming dance night with plans for open hours and local preparations.
A jumble of social visits and town activities in Kemmerer includes Mrs J H Croajon and sister visiting from Green, Charley Cochran assisting at the store, plans for cement walks around new buildings, and a sale of Roya Suits at Blyth Fargo Harkins Co. Local residents traveled to Utah, Delaware, and Washington states. others noted a three day clothing sale and a peculiar ad for hat bargains at Blyth Fargo.
Dr C D Stappord was badly injured when a truck pulled up on a curve near Kemmerer Wyoming. He suffered severe facial injuries and was taken to the hospital in Lake City for treatment. His condition was monitored by local doctors and he was expected to recover after several days.
After a train wreck an Italian laborer named Frank Daria was injured when his elbow became caught between rail and wreckage. He was rushed to a doctor, treated, and transported by afternoon train to Book Springs hospital for care.
Fragmented OCR style summary lists multiple individuals including Yoel, Tris, Iredale, Melvin, Brandon, and family visiting Seattle then returning via Sal City. Mentions headstone and fencing for cemetery expositions, ranch trips, purchases, and various towns with unclear relations and dates. Presence of several missing details and garbled phrases.
Fragmented OCR passage mentions teachers and district notices about attendance. Context suggests a local school district alert requiring teacher participation, with references to area locations and a return to a central meeting or event in Coney. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
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